jet boat repair

Discussion in 'Jet Drives' started by kburr, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. kburr
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    kburr New Member

    I have a jet boat with a berkley pump from the 1960's. It was a prized posession of my brother before he died. Anyway, I had it shipped from Ca to NC. I had a marine shop put in a new engine (I believe a olds 455) and it has never run. I believe there is water in the oil. The guy who did the work essentially ripped me off. Does anyone know of a reputable shop in the southeast? I might even take it back out west, if I can find the right place. Thanks alot for your help.
     
    kburr, Nov 19, 2006
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  2. rudeman85
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    rudeman85 New Member

    For all Olds engine information, the best place is www.mondellotwister.com, you can reach their technical assistance and orders @ 805-237-8808. Another good reference for the jet drives questions is GS Marine in Corona California, 951-272-6060. I have ordered many parts through Pro Boat Service located in Woodstock, Georgia, you can reach them at 770-928-1533. WWW.donspumpservice.com is an excellent website too for questions regaurding your berkeley jet pump. WWW.cpperformance.com has many parts for your set-up.
     
    rudeman85, Dec 31, 2006
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  3. kburr
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    kburr New Member

    Thank you so much for the information, I really appreciate it. Hopefully I'll be able to restore this boat to its former glory. Kim
     
    kburr, Jan 3, 2007
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  4. MR. CBM
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    MR. CBM Junior Member

    Feel free to call me anytime to discuss your troubles. (877) JET PUMP toll free anytime. I am a berkeley dealer here in syracuse NY. Free shipping on the east coast for parts.
    regards, Ted
     
    MR. CBM, Feb 11, 2007
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  5. Quicksilver
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    Quicksilver Junior Member

    Syracuse eh, is there a factory or just a dealership? I'd love a tour.
     
    Quicksilver, Feb 13, 2007
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    mineeds01, Mar 17, 2009
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  7. speedboats
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    speedboats Senior Member

    Did see the date of the initial post, but there is a shop about an hour south of Ashville N.C. called Smoky Mountain Jet boats in Bryson City . They'll be able to help out in the area for most things... Guy's name is Adam, 828 488 7809
     
    speedboats, Mar 17, 2009
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  9. Ike
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    Ike Senior Member

    Don't know a shop, but the mecca for that kind of boat is Lake Havasu in AZ. I don't normally say go to another forum but try http://www.performanceboats.com/. They have a forum with lots of people who have jet boats with olds engines and berkeley pumps.
     
    Ike, Mar 17, 2009
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